NEETChemistryCoordination Compounds
The magnetic moment of [MnCl₄]²⁻ is 5.92 BM. Explain giving a reason.
Options
- AThe manganese ion has a d⁵ configuration, leading to a magnetic moment of 5.92 BM.
- BThe manganese ion has a d³ configuration, resulting in a magnetic moment of 5.92 BM.
- CThe manganese ion has a d⁴ configuration, causing a magnetic moment of 5.92 BM.
- DThe manganese ion has a d⁶ configuration, contributing to a magnetic moment of 5.92 BM.
Correct answer
C. The manganese ion has a d⁴ configuration, causing a magnetic moment of 5.92 BM.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (C) The manganese ion has a d⁴ configuration, causing a magnetic moment of 5.92 BM.